FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Windsor Park Small Business Loans
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Windsor Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to 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 in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Windsor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment 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% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.