FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whitford Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Whitford Small Business Loans
Whitford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Whitford Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.