FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warradale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Warradale Small Business Loans
Warradale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Warradale Business Loans
What is the Larger Warradale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been 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?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.