FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodbine Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodbine Small Business Loans
Woodbine unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Woodbine Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodbine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure 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 guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.