FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willawong Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Willawong Small Business Loans
Willawong unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use 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 will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
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 provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.