FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Whenuapai Business Loans
What is the Larger Whenuapai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.