FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wilson Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wilson Small Business Loans
Wilson unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wilson Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
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?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.