FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Warwick Farm Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Warwick Farm Small Business Loans
Warwick Farm unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Warwick Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Warwick Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll 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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.