FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could 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 that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.