FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Westmere Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Westmere Small Business Loans
Westmere unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Westmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Westmere Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth 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-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.