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 can avail the Woodbine Small Business Loans
Woodbine unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Woodbine Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodbine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest 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 get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.