FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is 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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the 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 fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of 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 property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.