FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.