FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wynnum Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wynnum Small Business Loans
Wynnum unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Wynnum Business Loans
What is the Larger Wynnum Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of 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 an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.