FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waterview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Waterview Small Business Loans
Waterview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Waterview Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit 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 creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run 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 allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.