FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Warranwood Small Business Loans
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Warranwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Warranwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Warranwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 business (for you to qualify for 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. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.