FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me about the West Harbour Small Business Loans
West Harbour unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger West Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger West Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.