FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Wainuiomata unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Wainuiomata Business Loans
What is the Larger Wainuiomata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $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: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining your health of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.