FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Goodwood Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) 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 this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.