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, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification 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 questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.