FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wheeler Heights Small Business Loans
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Wheeler Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.