FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Windsor Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Windsor Small Business Loans
Windsor unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will 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 am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. 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 remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business 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 a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.