FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Westmere Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide 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 your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company 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 and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.