FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wakeley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wakeley Small Business Loans
Wakeley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wakeley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wakeley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive 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 trade (for a 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 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. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
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 are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.