FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodridge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woodridge Small Business Loans
Woodridge unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Woodridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.