FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Worongary Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Worongary Small Business Loans
Worongary unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Worongary Business Loans
What is the Larger Worongary Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (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 Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), 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 also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.