FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Concord West Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Concord West Small Business Loans
Concord West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Concord West Business Loans
What is the Larger Concord West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link 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 provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.