FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Walliston Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Walliston Small Business Loans
Walliston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Walliston Business Loans
What is the Larger Walliston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.