FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warranwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Warranwood Small Business Loans
Warranwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Warranwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Warranwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests 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 has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload 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 can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during 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 decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.