FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
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 with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year 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 typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a 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, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.