FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Hoxton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about West Hoxton Small Business Loans
West Hoxton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger West Hoxton Business Loans
What is the Larger West Hoxton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make 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 big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.