FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not 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.