FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Wainuiomata unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes 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 are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wainuiomata Business Loans
What is the Larger Wainuiomata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.