FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waitangirua Small Business Loans
Waitangirua unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waitangirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitangirua 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and 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. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification 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 need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.