FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodville South Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woodville South Small Business Loans
Woodville South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Woodville South Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodville South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.