FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wainuiomata Small Business Loans
Wainuiomata unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wainuiomata Business Loans
What is the Larger Wainuiomata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.