FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the 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 quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the 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 information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.