FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wandi Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wandi Small Business Loans
Wandi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wandi Business Loans
What is the Larger Wandi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.