FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Welland Small Business Loans
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Welland unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Welland Business Loans
What is the Larger Welland 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have 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 larger company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. 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 set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.