FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly 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 managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Warrimoo Business Loans
What is the Larger Warrimoo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.