FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes 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 certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.