FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (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 also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.