FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wantirna Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wantirna Small Business Loans
Wantirna unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wantirna Business Loans
What is the Larger Wantirna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit 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 variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.