FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterford Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waterford Small Business Loans
Waterford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Waterford Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time 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 are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.