FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodbine Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Woodbine Small Business Loans
Woodbine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will 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 payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Woodbine Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodbine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.