FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Warriewood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Warriewood Small Business Loans
Warriewood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Warriewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Warriewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs 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 a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.