FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Waiwhetu unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Waiwhetu Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiwhetu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess 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 depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.