FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Westmead Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Westmead Small Business Loans
Westmead unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Westmead Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.