FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
Windsor Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Windsor Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to 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 decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.