FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect 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 employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.