FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West End Small Business Loans
Tell me more about West End Small Business Loans
West End unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger West End Business Loans
What is the Larger West End Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.