FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Williamstown North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Williamstown North Small Business Loans
Williamstown North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Williamstown North Business Loans
What is the Larger Williamstown North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.