FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wonga Park Small Business Loans
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Wonga Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is 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 for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wonga Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Wonga Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the 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 easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.