FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can 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 the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at 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 repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.