FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wellard Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellard Small Business Loans
Wellard unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Wellard Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellard Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.