FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Goodwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Goodwood Small Business Loans
Goodwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Goodwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.