FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.