FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.