FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodpark Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Woodpark Small Business Loans
Woodpark unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided 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 any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Woodpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodpark 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this 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 some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.