FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months 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?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.