FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waiuku Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Waiuku Small Business Loans
Waiuku unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Waiuku Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiuku Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.