FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Western Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Western Heights Small Business Loans
Western Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Western Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Western Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (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 need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.