FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Windsor Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Windsor Park Small Business Loans
Windsor Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Windsor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Windsor Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able 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 grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments 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 business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your 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 the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.