FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Goodwood Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, 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 element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.