FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Welland Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Welland Small Business Loans
Welland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Welland Business Loans
What is the Larger Welland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year 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 in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not 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 setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.