FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waiatarua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Waiatarua Small Business Loans
Waiatarua unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Waiatarua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiatarua 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and 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 if you make your application within quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.