FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Windsor Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Windsor Park Small Business Loans
Windsor Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant 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. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Windsor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth 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, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) 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 a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.