FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Goodna Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Goodna Small Business Loans
Goodna unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Goodna Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of 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 apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.