FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wulkuraka Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wulkuraka Small Business Loans
Wulkuraka unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Wulkuraka Business Loans
What is the Larger Wulkuraka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.