FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Werrington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Werrington Small Business Loans
Werrington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Werrington Business Loans
What is the Larger Werrington 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 term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (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 can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.