FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Goodwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Goodwood Small Business Loans
Goodwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, 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 together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Goodwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can 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 six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.