FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodvale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woodvale Small Business Loans
Woodvale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Woodvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that 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 as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.