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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to 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 to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.