FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Warrimoo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Warrimoo Small Business Loans
Warrimoo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Warrimoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrimoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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 funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will 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 so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.