FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Weymouth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Weymouth Small Business Loans
Weymouth 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 per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Weymouth Business Loans
What is the Larger Weymouth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.