FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wongawallan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wongawallan Small Business Loans
Wongawallan unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wongawallan Business Loans
What is the Larger Wongawallan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements 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 certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.