FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Warrandyte Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Warrandyte Small Business Loans
Warrandyte unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Warrandyte Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrandyte Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.