FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Wairau Valley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wairau Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wairau Valley 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.