FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whitby Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Whitby Small Business Loans
Whitby unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Whitby Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow 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 are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a 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 determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take 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 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 lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.