FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woronora Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Woronora Small Business Loans
Woronora unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Woronora Business Loans
What is the Larger Woronora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.