FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Goodwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Goodwood Small Business Loans
Goodwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Goodwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. 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 that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$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 – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings 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 a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve 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 offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.