FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the West Harbour Small Business Loans
West Harbour unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger West Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger West Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer 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 provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.