FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warner Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Warner Small Business Loans
Warner unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Warner Business Loans
What is the Larger Warner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.