FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the 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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.