FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waiatarua Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Waiatarua Small Business Loans
Waiatarua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes 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 are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Waiatarua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiatarua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.