FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodpark Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Woodpark Small Business Loans
Woodpark unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Woodpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial 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 if you apply in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.