FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodend Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woodend Small Business Loans
Woodend unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Woodend Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodend Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.