FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Goodna Small Business Loans
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Goodna unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Goodna Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three 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 in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.