FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waverton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Waverton Small Business Loans
Waverton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.