FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woolloomooloo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woolloomooloo Small Business Loans
Woolloomooloo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Woolloomooloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Woolloomooloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure 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 signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.