FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodlands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Woodlands Small Business Loans
Woodlands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Woodlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.