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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal 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 a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.