FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterford Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waterford Small Business Loans
Waterford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Waterford Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.