FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Windsor Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Windsor Park Small Business Loans
Windsor Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Windsor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.