FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Goodwood Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for 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 was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.