FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Wainuiomata unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Wainuiomata Business Loans
What is the Larger Wainuiomata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been 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) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element 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 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.