FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Whiteside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Whiteside Small Business Loans
Whiteside unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Whiteside Business Loans
What is the Larger Whiteside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.