FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wandin North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wandin North Small Business Loans
Wandin North 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Wandin North Business Loans
What is the Larger Wandin North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to 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 repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.