FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wairau Valley Small Business Loans
Wairau Valley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wairau Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wairau Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified 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 guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.