FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.