FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Westleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Westleigh Small Business Loans
Westleigh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Westleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Westleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.