FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Whiteside Small Business Loans
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Whiteside unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Whiteside Business Loans
What is the Larger Whiteside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (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 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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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 offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll 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 any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.