FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wellington Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wellington Point Small Business Loans
Wellington Point unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wellington Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
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 covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.