FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Winthrop Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Winthrop Small Business Loans
Winthrop unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Winthrop Business Loans
What is the Larger Winthrop Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.