FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodbine Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Woodbine Small Business Loans
Woodbine unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Woodbine Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodbine 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial 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 in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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 agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.