FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Werrington Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Werrington Downs Small Business Loans
Werrington Downs unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Werrington Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Werrington Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to utilise 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 offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit 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 will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.