FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Whenuapai Business Loans
What is the Larger Whenuapai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges 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 is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
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, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.