FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waipipi Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waipipi Small Business Loans
Waipipi unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Waipipi Business Loans
What is the Larger Waipipi 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 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 can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.