FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Wattle Downs unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.