FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wilton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Wilton Small Business Loans
Wilton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Wilton Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee 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 guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.