FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.