FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Waterloo Small Business Loans
Waterloo unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Waterloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for 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 and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.