FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Weymouth Small Business Loans
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Weymouth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range 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 an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Weymouth Business Loans
What is the Larger Weymouth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit 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 will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing 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 secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and 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 link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own 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 as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.