FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waverton Small Business Loans
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Waverton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Waverton Business Loans
What is the Larger Waverton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position 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 this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 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 with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.