FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woolloongabba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woolloongabba Small Business Loans
Woolloongabba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Woolloongabba Business Loans
What is the Larger Woolloongabba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory 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 obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to 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 to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.