FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wiri Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wiri Small Business Loans
Wiri unsecured loans provides 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Wiri Business Loans
What is the Larger Wiri Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth 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 in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with 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 it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account 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 submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.