FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woronora Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Woronora Heights Small Business Loans
Woronora Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Woronora Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Woronora Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. 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 that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.