FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Western Springs Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Western Springs Small Business Loans
Western Springs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Western Springs Business Loans
What is the Larger Western Springs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.