FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Westmere Small Business Loans
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Westmere 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 can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.