FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Len Waters Estate Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Len Waters Estate Small Business Loans
Len Waters Estate 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Len Waters Estate Business Loans
What is the Larger Len Waters Estate 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.