FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (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 can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.