FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.