FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Warrawee Small Business Loans
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Warrawee unsecured loans provides 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 daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Warrawee Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrawee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes 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 will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own 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 the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.