FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Windsor Small Business Loans
Windsor unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, 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 Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may 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 aspects to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right 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 can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.