FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Winston Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Winston Hills Small Business Loans
Winston Hills unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Winston Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Winston Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.