FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wandin North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wandin North Small Business Loans
Wandin North unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Wandin North Business Loans
What is the Larger Wandin North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.