FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Waiwhetu unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Waiwhetu Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiwhetu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could 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 evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up 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 an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.