FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Woodcroft Small Business Loans
Woodcroft unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.