FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wahroonga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wahroonga Small Business Loans
Wahroonga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Wahroonga Business Loans
What is the Larger Wahroonga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 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 employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.