FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.