FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodridge Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Woodridge Small Business Loans
Woodridge unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Woodridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.