FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Welland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Welland Small Business Loans
Welland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Welland Business Loans
What is the Larger Welland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.