FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Windaroo Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Windaroo Small Business Loans
Windaroo unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made 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 online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Windaroo Business Loans
What is the Larger Windaroo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may 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 look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.