FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wilson Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wilson Small Business Loans
Wilson unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Wilson Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run 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 allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset 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 big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.