FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to 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 within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.