FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodvale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Woodvale Small Business Loans
Woodvale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Woodvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) 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 ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.