FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wembley Small Business Loans
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Wembley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Wembley Business Loans
What is the Larger Wembley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.