FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of 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 you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your 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 company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.