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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woolloongabba Small Business Loans
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Woolloongabba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Woolloongabba Business Loans
What is the Larger Woolloongabba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.