FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waverley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Waverley Small Business Loans
Waverley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Waverley Business Loans
What is the Larger Waverley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.