FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wallacia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wallacia Small Business Loans
Wallacia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wallacia Business Loans
What is the Larger Wallacia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to 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 includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.