FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wynn Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wynn Vale Small Business Loans
Wynn Vale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wynn Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Wynn Vale 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (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 also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit 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 aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.