FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wandin North Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wandin North Small Business Loans
Wandin North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wandin North Business Loans
What is the Larger Wandin North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which 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 business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.