FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Wattle Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or 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 make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.