FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wooloowin Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Wooloowin Small Business Loans
Wooloowin unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Wooloowin Business Loans
What is the Larger Wooloowin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being 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 specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.