FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Woodcroft unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Woodcroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodcroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to make use of 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 as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get 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. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.