FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Westmere Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.