FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Waitangirua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Waitangirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitangirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow 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 takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.