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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this 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 a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.