FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Weymouth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Weymouth Small Business Loans
Weymouth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Weymouth Business Loans
What is the Larger Weymouth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as 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 a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.