FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been trading 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting 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 don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.