FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wheeler Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wheeler Heights Small Business Loans
Wheeler Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your 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 in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Wheeler Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Wheeler Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.