FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Waiatarua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiatarua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.