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Small Business Loan Eligibility Criteria

The criteria for eligibility for an unsecured business loan in Wellington of between $5K and $100K are fairly minimal.

  • The minimum period of 6 months for which you must be in business
  • At least $6,000 revenue per month
  • You must be a New Zealand based business with a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
  • Passport or Driver’s License for proof of identity
  • Make sure you have a New Zealand bank as your principal account for trading
  • Bank statements from the previous 6 months

Are you looking for additional funding? Review the guidelines for eligibility for our $100K-$500K business financing.

Quick application checklist

What do you need to apply

All that’s needed to start is your contact information (company name, your name, email and telephone) and the amount you’d like to borrow, and your monthly revenue.

During the process and before settlement we’ll require confirmation of who you are but not for starting:

  • Idenfication information (valid Driver’s Licence)
  • Information about the business, including details on trading hours as well as ownership information and NZBN (New Zealand Business Number)

Once we’ve started, for loans of more than $150,000 you’ll also require the following financial statements:

  • P&L statement
  • Aged payables
  • Aged receivables

Let’s get started.

FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners

Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions

More about the Wellington Small Business Loans

Tell me how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans

Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.

How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?

You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.

What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?

The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.

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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.

How is the Origination Fee calculated?

It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.

Can I get the Larger Business Loan?

In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.

How can the funding be used for?

A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.

Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?

Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.

A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.

A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.

What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?

If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.

Application process

Are I eligible for funding?

You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
  • you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)

How do I apply?

The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.

For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.

For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:

$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.

What speed will I be able to get a decision?

For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 business day.

For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.

The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.

What is the time frame to receive the money?

For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.

For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.

The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.

How much can I borrow?

We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.

When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.

Fees & repayments

How much do you charge for an company loan?

When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.

What determines the rate that I’m charged?

Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.

What are the fees?

There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).

We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.

The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.

Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?

You can choose 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 lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.

What are the repayment methods?

To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.

Security & privacy

Will my information be protected?

The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.

Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?

Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.

About business loans

What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?

Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.

The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.

Are I need security to secure an company loan?

For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.

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