FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The West Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know more about West Beach Small Business Loans
West Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger West Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger West Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document 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 larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will 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. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.