FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willow Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Willow Vale Small Business Loans
Willow Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed 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% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision 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 checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.