FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards 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 privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.