FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodville South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Woodville South Small Business Loans
Woodville South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Woodville South Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodville South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate 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 an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.