FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waiuku Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waiuku Small Business Loans
Waiuku unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Waiuku Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiuku Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.