FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woollahra Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Woollahra Small Business Loans
Woollahra unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Woollahra Business Loans
What is the Larger Woollahra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this 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 well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.