FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
Windsor Downs unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Windsor Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth 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 your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, 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 aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.