FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Whenuapai Business Loans
What is the Larger Whenuapai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.