FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodlands Small Business Loans
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Woodlands unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the 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-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.