FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Westmere Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
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, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.