FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to 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 in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.