FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Waiwhetu unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Waiwhetu Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiwhetu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. 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?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with 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 with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.