FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could 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 require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to 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 can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need 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 on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.