FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.