FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Westmeadows Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Westmeadows Small Business Loans
Westmeadows unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Westmeadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmeadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan 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) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may 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 form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.