FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Waitangirua unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Waitangirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitangirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate 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 all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately 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)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure 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’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.