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 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% 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 at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.