FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Werrington Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Werrington Downs Small Business Loans
Werrington Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Werrington Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Werrington Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.