FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West Hindmarsh Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the West Hindmarsh Small Business Loans
West Hindmarsh unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger West Hindmarsh Business Loans
What is the Larger West Hindmarsh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your health of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on 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 our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.