FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West Richmond Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the West Richmond Small Business Loans
West Richmond unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger West Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger West Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.