FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wolfdene Small Business Loans
Wolfdene unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Wolfdene Business Loans
What is the Larger Wolfdene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.