FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Central Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Central Small Business Loans
Wellington Central unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Wellington Central Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Central Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.