FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wyndham Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wyndham Vale Small Business Loans
Wyndham Vale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management 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 for personal purposes.
About the Larger Wyndham Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Wyndham Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your health that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with 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 entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.