FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
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Waitangirua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to 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 standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.