FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Welland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Welland Small Business Loans
Welland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $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 a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Welland Business Loans
What is the Larger Welland 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 with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.