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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
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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 that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Wattle Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.