FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The West End Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the West End Small Business Loans
West End unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger West End Business Loans
What is the Larger West End Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.