FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Whitby Small Business Loans
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Whitby unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Whitby Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll 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 including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.