FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodbine Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodbine Small Business Loans
Woodbine unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Woodbine Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodbine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. 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 remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.