FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The New Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the New Windsor Small Business Loans
New Windsor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger New Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger New Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. 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 need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.