FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The West Swan Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the West Swan Small Business Loans
West Swan unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger West Swan Business Loans
What is the Larger West Swan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.