FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements 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 typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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 pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.