FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wulkuraka Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wulkuraka Small Business Loans
Wulkuraka unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Wulkuraka Business Loans
What is the Larger Wulkuraka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.