FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodvale Small Business Loans
Woodvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.