FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wanneroo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wanneroo Small Business Loans
Wanneroo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, 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.
Concerning Larger Wanneroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Wanneroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either 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 majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.