FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterloo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned 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 property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times 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 just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.