FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan 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-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. 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 take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.