FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodville North Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Woodville North Small Business Loans
Woodville North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Woodville North Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodville North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $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 verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.