FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waiatarua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Waiatarua Small Business Loans
Waiatarua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Waiatarua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiatarua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related 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 usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) 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 guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.