FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wantirna South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wantirna South Small Business Loans
Wantirna South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer 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 online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wantirna South Business Loans
What is the Larger Wantirna South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on 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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.