FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waitara Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Waitara Small Business Loans
Waitara unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waitara Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once 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 deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We 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 and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.