FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wangara Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Wangara Small Business Loans
Wangara unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Wangara Business Loans
What is the Larger Wangara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.