FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wolfdene Small Business Loans
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Wolfdene 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 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 which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wolfdene Business Loans
What is the Larger Wolfdene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
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 credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to 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 provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. 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 that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.