FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whitford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Whitford Small Business Loans
Whitford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Whitford Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.