FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warnbro Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Warnbro Small Business Loans
Warnbro unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Warnbro Business Loans
What is the Larger Warnbro Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.