FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wadestown Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wadestown Small Business Loans
Wadestown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wadestown Business Loans
What is the Larger Wadestown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the health of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.