FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodridge Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Woodridge Small Business Loans
Woodridge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Woodridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.