FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Warwick Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Warwick Small Business Loans
Warwick unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is 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 or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Warwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Warwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.