FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Weymouth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Weymouth Small Business Loans
Weymouth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Weymouth Business Loans
What is the Larger Weymouth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, 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 means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.