FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.