FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Warrandyte South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Warrandyte South Small Business Loans
Warrandyte South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Warrandyte South Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrandyte South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was 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?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $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 six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.