FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woronora Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Woronora Heights Small Business Loans
Woronora Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Woronora Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Woronora Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I 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 in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out 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 entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.