FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willagee Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willagee Small Business Loans
Willagee unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Willagee Business Loans
What is the Larger Willagee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After 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 deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.