FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Woongoolba unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Woongoolba Business Loans
What is the Larger Woongoolba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.