FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willawong Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Willawong Small Business Loans
Willawong unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this 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 within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Willawong Business Loans
What is the Larger Willawong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have 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 funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 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 about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.