FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waipipi Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waipipi Small Business Loans
Waipipi unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Waipipi Business Loans
What is the Larger Waipipi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company hours and you allow us to make use of 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 provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business 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 basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.