FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Woodcroft unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Woodcroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodcroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.