FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whiteside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Whiteside Small Business Loans
Whiteside unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Whiteside Business Loans
What is the Larger Whiteside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast 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 they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.