FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Woodcroft unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of 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 could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Woodcroft Business Loans
What is the Larger Woodcroft Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated 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 is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.