FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Willawong Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Willawong Small Business Loans
Willawong unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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 that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.