FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Richmond Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the West Richmond Small Business Loans
West Richmond unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger West Richmond Business Loans
What is the Larger West Richmond Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus 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 apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.