FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a 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 that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take 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 will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.