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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.