FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woollahra Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Woollahra Small Business Loans
Woollahra unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Woollahra Business Loans
What is the Larger Woollahra 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval 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, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.