FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is 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 receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for 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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance 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 company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.