FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodlands Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Woodlands Small Business Loans
Woodlands unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Woodlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer 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 be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the 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 or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.