FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Whitby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Whitby Small Business Loans
Whitby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Whitby Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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 have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.