FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wingfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wingfield Small Business Loans
Wingfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wingfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Wingfield 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal 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 an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you 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 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.