FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woody Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Woody Point Small Business Loans
Woody Point unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Woody Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Woody Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.