FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wesklake Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wesklake Small Business Loans
Wesklake unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Wesklake Business Loans
What is the Larger Wesklake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.