FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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 $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term “asset-based” refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.