FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woolwich Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woolwich Small Business Loans
Woolwich unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Woolwich Business Loans
What is the Larger Woolwich Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do 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 required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.