FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Ipswich Small Business Loans
Tell me about the West Ipswich Small Business Loans
West Ipswich unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger West Ipswich Business Loans
What is the Larger West Ipswich Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.