FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Waterways Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Waterways Small Business Loans
Waterways unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Waterways Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterways Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may 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 your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.