FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
Wattle Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no 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 apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.