FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Wairau Valley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Wairau Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wairau Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company 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 apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.