FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Winston Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Winston Hills Small Business Loans
Winston Hills unsecured loans provides 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Winston Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Winston Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer 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 the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.