FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Warranwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Warranwood Small Business Loans
Warranwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Warranwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Warranwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve 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 fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality company timings and permit 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 bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little 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 look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.