FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Whenuapai Business Loans
What is the Larger Whenuapai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.