FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Westmere Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.