FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Waitangirua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Waitangirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitangirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of 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 stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times 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 statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.