FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise 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 a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus 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 provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.