FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodville Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodville Park Small Business Loans
Woodville Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Woodville Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodville Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the 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 that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.