FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wacol Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wacol Small Business Loans
Wacol unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Wacol Business Loans
What is the Larger Wacol Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that 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?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the 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 operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.