FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Windsor Downs Small Business Loans
Windsor Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Windsor Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Downs 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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques 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 utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.