FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Woongoolba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Woongoolba Business Loans
What is the Larger Woongoolba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.