FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.