FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The West Footscray Small Business Loans
Let me know about the West Footscray Small Business Loans
West Footscray unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger West Footscray Business Loans
What is the Larger West Footscray Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to 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, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (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 with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.