FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West End Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the West End Small Business Loans
West End unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger West End Business Loans
What is the Larger West End Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.