FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The West Pymble Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the West Pymble Small Business Loans
West Pymble unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger West Pymble Business Loans
What is the Larger West Pymble Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own 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 complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.