FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodlands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Woodlands Small Business Loans
Woodlands unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving 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 every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for 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, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.