FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willagee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Willagee Small Business Loans
Willagee unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Willagee Business Loans
What is the Larger Willagee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.