FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woolloomooloo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woolloomooloo Small Business Loans
Woolloomooloo unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.