FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodville South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woodville South Small Business Loans
Woodville South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.