FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
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Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are 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 determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.