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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
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 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the 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, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.