FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Wahroonga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the North Wahroonga Small Business Loans
North Wahroonga unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger North Wahroonga Business Loans
What is the Larger North Wahroonga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do 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 however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.