FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The New Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me about the New Windsor Small Business Loans
New Windsor unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger New Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger New Windsor 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.