FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Williamstown Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Williamstown Small Business Loans
Williamstown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Williamstown Business Loans
What is the Larger Williamstown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs 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 an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.