FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
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 then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.