FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Whitford Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Whitford Small Business Loans
Whitford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Whitford Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.