FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your 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 company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.