FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Woodcroft unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Woodcroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodcroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives 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 that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your 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 company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.