FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The New Windsor Small Business Loans
Tell me more about New Windsor Small Business Loans
New Windsor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger New Windsor Business Loans
What is the Larger New Windsor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.