FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wyndham Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wyndham Vale Small Business Loans
Wyndham Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Wyndham Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Wyndham Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able 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 allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.