FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Waiwhetu Small Business Loans
Waiwhetu unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Waiwhetu Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiwhetu Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 transactions (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.