FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woollahra Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woollahra Small Business Loans
Woollahra unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Woollahra Business Loans
What is the Larger Woollahra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.