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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wesklake Small Business Loans
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Wesklake unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wesklake Business Loans
What is the Larger Wesklake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, 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 banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.