FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of 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 and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series 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 exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health for your company and the level of payments 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 apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. 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 being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.