FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woody Point Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woody Point Small Business Loans
Woody Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Woody Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Woody Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.