FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload 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 usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.