FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help 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 a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and 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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of 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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal 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 offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by 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 require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.