FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West Hindmarsh Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the West Hindmarsh Small Business Loans
West Hindmarsh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger West Hindmarsh Business Loans
What is the Larger West Hindmarsh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business 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 to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.