FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.