FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Wolfdene unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Wolfdene Business Loans
What is the Larger Wolfdene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth 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 your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate 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 every company use, including business improvements, purchasing 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account 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 provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan 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 am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss 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 nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.