FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wooroloo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wooroloo Small Business Loans
Wooroloo unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Wooroloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Wooroloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.