FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wonga Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wonga Park Small Business Loans
Wonga Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Wonga Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Wonga Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined 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 financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.