FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wembley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wembley Small Business Loans
Wembley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Wembley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wembley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods 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.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this 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 may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.