FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Goodwood Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the 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 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.