FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.