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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.