FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Werribee Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Werribee Small Business Loans
Werribee unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Werribee Business Loans
What is the Larger Werribee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.