FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wungong Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wungong Small Business Loans
Wungong unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Wungong Business Loans
What is the Larger Wungong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It 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 receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business 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 in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.