FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The West Leederville Small Business Loans
Tell me about the West Leederville Small Business Loans
West Leederville unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger West Leederville Business Loans
What is the Larger West Leederville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the level 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 submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.