FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Westmere Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid 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: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.