FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Goodna Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Goodna Small Business Loans
Goodna unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Goodna Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.