FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waitara Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waitara Small Business Loans
Waitara unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Waitara Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for 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 sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.