FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warner Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Warner Small Business Loans
Warner unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Warner Business Loans
What is the Larger Warner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.