FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wingfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wingfield Small Business Loans
Wingfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Wingfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Wingfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.