FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wonga Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wonga Park Small Business Loans
Wonga Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Wonga Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Wonga Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of 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 choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.