FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whitby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Whitby Small Business Loans
Whitby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Whitby Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.