FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woolloomooloo Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Woolloomooloo Small Business Loans
Woolloomooloo unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Woolloomooloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Woolloomooloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and let us 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 are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details for 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 plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.