FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodvale Small Business Loans
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Woodvale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Woodvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.