FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.