FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willawong Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Willawong Small Business Loans
Willawong unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Willawong Business Loans
What is the Larger Willawong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $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 call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.