FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Concord West Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Concord West Small Business Loans
Concord West unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Concord West Business Loans
What is the Larger Concord West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.