FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and 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 no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.