FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application 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 financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.