FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Croydon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the West Croydon Small Business Loans
West Croydon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger West Croydon Business Loans
What is the Larger West Croydon 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.