FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wiri Small Business Loans
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Wiri unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wiri Business Loans
What is the Larger Wiri Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 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. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details 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 consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.