FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellard Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Wellard Small Business Loans
Wellard unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wellard Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellard Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or 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 access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make 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 health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.