FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Woongoolba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Woongoolba Business Loans
What is the Larger Woongoolba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back 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 permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, 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 an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data 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 that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.