FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Goodwood Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be 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 likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the 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. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.