FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Wairau Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you 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)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.