FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodridge Small Business Loans
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Woodridge 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Woodridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition 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 can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to make use of 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 can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.