FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wantirna South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wantirna South Small Business Loans
Wantirna South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Wantirna South Business Loans
What is the Larger Wantirna South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus 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 or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer 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 choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll 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’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any 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 apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a 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 as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.