FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wembley Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wembley Downs Small Business Loans
Wembley Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wembley Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Wembley Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.