FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodend Small Business Loans
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Woodend unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Woodend Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodend Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.