FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Windsor Small Business Loans
Windsor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.