FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Goodwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Goodwood Small Business Loans
Goodwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Goodwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Goodwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.