FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Weymouth Small Business Loans
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Weymouth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Weymouth Business Loans
What is the Larger Weymouth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the 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 to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just 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 is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.