FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $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 is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is 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 seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and allow 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 statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could 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 require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.