FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate 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 all business use, including business renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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 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 financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.