FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to 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 or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , 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 within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.