FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Woodville Small Business Loans
Woodville 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 daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Woodville Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might 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 assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide 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 uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.