FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 factors for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.