FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Whenuapai Business Loans
What is the Larger Whenuapai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.