FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodridge Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Woodridge Small Business Loans
Woodridge unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Woodridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.