FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Westmead Small Business Loans
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Westmead unsecured loans offers amounts 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Westmead Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one 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 within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
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 the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing 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 uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.