FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Warner Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Warner Small Business Loans
Warner unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Warner Business Loans
What is the Larger Warner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.