FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Western Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Western Heights Small Business Loans
Western Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, 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 to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Western Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Western Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.