FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Goodwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Goodwood Small Business Loans
Goodwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Goodwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings 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 statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.