FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woongoolba Small Business Loans
Woongoolba unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Woongoolba Business Loans
What is the Larger Woongoolba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of 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 worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 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. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.