FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the New Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the New Windsor Small Business Loans
New Windsor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger New Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger New Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on 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, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate 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 make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.