FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Goodwood Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.