FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Waitangirua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Waitangirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitangirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.