FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Westmere Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or 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 nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.