FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The West Harbour Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the West Harbour Small Business Loans
West Harbour unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger West Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger West Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern 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 offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.