FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Wolfdene unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wolfdene Business Loans
What is the Larger Wolfdene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly 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 a business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a 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 an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.