FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Wolfdene unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Wolfdene Business Loans
What is the Larger Wolfdene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is 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 decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.