FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wheelers Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wheelers Hill Small Business Loans
Wheelers Hill unsecured loans provides amounts 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wheelers Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Wheelers Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
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 costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and 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 standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.