FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and let us 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 are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.