FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Whenuapai Small Business Loans
Whenuapai unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Whenuapai Business Loans
What is the Larger Whenuapai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest 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 are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.