FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodbridge Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woodbridge Small Business Loans
Woodbridge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Woodbridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodbridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on 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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with 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 advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.