FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wantirna Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Wantirna Small Business Loans
Wantirna unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Wantirna Business Loans
What is the Larger Wantirna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.