FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whitby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Whitby Small Business Loans
Whitby unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I 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 aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.