FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.