FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wongawallan Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wongawallan Small Business Loans
Wongawallan unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Wongawallan Business Loans
What is the Larger Wongawallan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with 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?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can 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 banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.