FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wonga Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wonga Park Small Business Loans
Wonga Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application 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 within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wonga Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Wonga Park 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 for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.