FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waikiki Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waikiki Small Business Loans
Waikiki unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Waikiki Business Loans
What is the Larger Waikiki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (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 business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking 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 can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.