FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waiuku Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waiuku Small Business Loans
Waiuku unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waiuku Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiuku Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.