FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woolooware Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Woolooware Small Business Loans
Woolooware unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Woolooware Business Loans
What is the Larger Woolooware Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.