FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waikiki Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waikiki Small Business Loans
Waikiki unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Waikiki Business Loans
What is the Larger Waikiki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an 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 six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.