FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Wattle Downs unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wattle Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.