FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own 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 for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit 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 creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.