FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Whitby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Whitby Small Business Loans
Whitby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Whitby Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.