FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The West Hoxton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the West Hoxton Small Business Loans
West Hoxton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger West Hoxton Business Loans
What is the Larger West Hoxton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, 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 don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.