FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Williamstown Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Williamstown Small Business Loans
Williamstown unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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 amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Williamstown Business Loans
What is the Larger Williamstown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.