FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Warrimoo Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Warrimoo Small Business Loans
Warrimoo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Warrimoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrimoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.