FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The West Leederville Small Business Loans
Tell me about the West Leederville Small Business Loans
West Leederville unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger West Leederville Business Loans
What is the Larger West Leederville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (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 application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.