FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warranwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Warranwood Small Business Loans
Warranwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Warranwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Warranwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing 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 the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against 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 means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.