FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The West Footscray Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the West Footscray Small Business Loans
West Footscray unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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 the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger West Footscray Business Loans
What is the Larger West Footscray 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health of the business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.