FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
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Windsor Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Windsor Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.