FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waipipi Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waipipi Small Business Loans
Waipipi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Waipipi Business Loans
What is the Larger Waipipi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little 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 take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general 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’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.