FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whitby Small Business Loans
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Whitby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
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 $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.