FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterford Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Waterford Small Business Loans
Waterford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Waterford Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.