FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Len Waters Estate Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Len Waters Estate Small Business Loans
Len Waters Estate unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Len Waters Estate Business Loans
What is the Larger Len Waters Estate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.