FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Woodcroft Small Business Loans
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Woodcroft unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Woodcroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodcroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.