FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West Croydon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the West Croydon Small Business Loans
West Croydon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger West Croydon Business Loans
What is the Larger West Croydon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 trade (for the 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the 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 offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.