FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Goodna Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Goodna Small Business Loans
Goodna unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Goodna Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with 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 secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.