FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whitford Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Whitford Small Business Loans
Whitford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and 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 payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting 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 get this done 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 a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.