FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington 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 that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.