FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Woodcroft unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Woodcroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodcroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.