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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woronora Small Business Loans
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Woronora unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Woronora Business Loans
What is the Larger Woronora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.