FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wangara Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wangara Small Business Loans
Wangara unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wangara Business Loans
What is the Larger Wangara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a 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 require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.