FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wungong Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wungong Small Business Loans
Wungong unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wungong Business Loans
What is the Larger Wungong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive 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 apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.