FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional 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 with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.