FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The West Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the West Beach Small Business Loans
West Beach unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger West Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger West Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done 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 well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
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 the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.