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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in 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 an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Waiatarua Business Loans
What is the Larger Waiatarua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove 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 company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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 for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 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 around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.