FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wakerley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wakerley Small Business Loans
Wakerley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wakerley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wakerley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.