FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wantirna South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wantirna South Small Business Loans
Wantirna South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wantirna South Business Loans
What is the Larger Wantirna South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.