FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.