FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waverton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Waverton Small Business Loans
Waverton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Waverton Business Loans
What is the Larger Waverton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and 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 can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for 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 fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.