FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wollstonecraft Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wollstonecraft Small Business Loans
Wollstonecraft unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Wollstonecraft Business Loans
What is the Larger Wollstonecraft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 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 summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.