FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wandin North Small Business Loans
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Wandin North unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Wandin North Business Loans
What is the Larger Wandin North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
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 business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.