FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
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Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification 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 questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from 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 or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your health for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much 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 on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.