FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wesklake Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wesklake Small Business Loans
Wesklake unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one 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 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.