FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whitford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Whitford Small Business Loans
Whitford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Whitford Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow 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 may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.