FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval 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 to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.