FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Waitangirua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, 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 reasons.
Concerning Larger Waitangirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitangirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run 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 priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order 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 is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.