FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.