FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Worongary Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Worongary Small Business Loans
Worongary unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Worongary Business Loans
What is the Larger Worongary Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few 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 on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials 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 typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s 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 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.