Commercial Finance & Lending
Our Mission and our passion is to develop the West Coast economy.
Development West Coast (DWC) is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment. We have well established relationships with our partner organisations which means we can help you get the most out the huge range of services and help on offer.
Criteria
Applications must promote sustainable employment opportunities and/or generate sustainable economic benefit for the region.
DWC is excluded from investing in local and central government infrastructure, and cannot provide grants to businesses or organisations where that may affect DWC’s charitable status.
DWC aims to have a balanced portfolio of good regional investments across different industry sectors and geographical areas, ranging from start-ups to established businesses.
If you have any queries at all, we encourage you to contact our Capability and Growth team who will be able to assist and guide you through the process.
- 0800 768 0140
- info@dwc.org.nz
- For more information view Commercial Finance FAQ's
Advantages of working with DWC
DWC offers a number of benefits to finance clients when compared with traditional banks and finance companies:
- Access to DWC’s panel of business advisors, mentors, and management and staff to support the applicant’s business planning and implementation process.
- Links to organisations related to DWC including local councils, iwi, and other community and business groups.
- Competitive finance rates.
- Flexible lending terms, including interest only and concessional interest rate periods, more flexible equity and security requirements.
- Interest received continues to provide further resources for future lending on the West Coast.
Business support stories
Reefton Distilling Co. transitions to whisky
DWC is proud to be working with Reefton Distilling Co. to support their growth ambitions as they transition from white spirits to whisky.
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Bright Print builds brand new purpose built factory with DWC support.
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Minerals, ports and logistics company WMS Group is proud to be strengthening ties with the West Coast community by partnering with Development West Coast.
Learn moreLocal brewer expands capacity with support from DWC
Woodstock Brewing Co. underwent a significant expansion of its operations in December, thanks to the assistance of a loan from DWC.
Learn moreGlacier Country Business Support Fund
Faced with the COVID-19 travel restrictions, Glacier Country found itself amongst the hardest hit areas in New Zealand. With businesses in the area struggling for survival and cash flow becoming an urgent necessity, DWC established the Glacier Country Business Support Fund (GCBSF) in March 2021
Learn moreOld West Coast school converted into luxury apartments
The old school in Reefton has been converted into fully furnished luxury apartments to help address the accommodation shortage.
Learn moreWest Coast premium wild game pies
Emily Lucas opened the doors of a new bakery in Westport last month. Through her business the West Coast Pie Company she aims to change consumer thinking about wild game meat.
Learn moreNew health and social service facility in Greymouth
Support from DWC helps Poutini Waiora Trust purchase a new health and social service facility.
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DWC support helps transition the Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge into West Coast ownership and maintain local employment.
Learn moreHomebuilders finds a home with support from DWC
Homebuilders West Coast Trust has settled into a new home after its former building was flooded in July last year.
Learn moreDWC support helps local business diversify
With support from DWC, Precision Helicopters Ltd have purchased the iconic Hanger One at Hokitika airport.
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Support from Development West Coast enables Hokitika man to transition from employee to business owner with six staff.
Learn moreNew dental clinic set to create jobs in Hokitika
Construction of a purpose-built dental surgery in Hokitika is underway with support from DWC.
Learn moreSupport for gaming company
Next-generation gaming company developing exciting new and innovative gaming content from Westport.
Learn moreDWC support a game changer
To keep up with increasing demand for products, local business approaches DWC for assistance.
Learn moreWestpeak New Zealand builds new warehouse
Commercial finance from DWC enables company to build warehousing operation on the West Coast.
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Support helps Westport business meet demand for free-range eggs
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DWC support helps establishment and development of new tour.
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Support from DWC allows Harihari business to create new jobs.
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