FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woollahra Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Woollahra Small Business Loans
Woollahra unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Woollahra Business Loans
What is the Larger Woollahra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need 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 are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.