FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Warrimoo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Warrimoo Small Business Loans
Warrimoo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Warrimoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrimoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD 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 consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
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, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. 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 additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.