FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The New Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the New Windsor Small Business Loans
New Windsor 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger New Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger New Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer 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 is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.