FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wilston Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wilston Small Business Loans
Wilston unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your 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 in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wilston Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.