FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Western Heights Small Business Loans
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Western Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Western Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Western Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.