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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wattle Downs Small Business Loans
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Wattle Downs unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Wattle Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.