FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodend Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodend Small Business Loans
Woodend unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Woodend Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodend Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.