FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments 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 knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.