FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing 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 access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.