FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Warnbro Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Warnbro Small Business Loans
Warnbro unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Warnbro Business Loans
What is the Larger Warnbro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.