FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wangara Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wangara Small Business Loans
Wangara unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Wangara Business Loans
What is the Larger Wangara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.