FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willow Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Willow Vale Small Business Loans
Willow Vale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Willow Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Willow Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings 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 statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers 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 so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.