FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Wairau Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wairau Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wairau Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.