FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wilton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wilton Small Business Loans
Wilton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Wilton Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business 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 License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may 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, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with 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 in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.