FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Goodwood Small Business Loans
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Goodwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Goodwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.