FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wanneroo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wanneroo Small Business Loans
Wanneroo unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, 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 use.
About the Larger Wanneroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Wanneroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.