FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West Hindmarsh Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the West Hindmarsh Small Business Loans
West Hindmarsh unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger West Hindmarsh Business Loans
What is the Larger West Hindmarsh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even 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’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.