FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Inner West Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Inner West Small Business Loans
Inner West unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Inner West Business Loans
What is the Larger Inner West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could 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 assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.