FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterfall Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Waterfall Small Business Loans
Waterfall unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waterfall Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterfall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining 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?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.