FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Waterways Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Waterways Small Business Loans
Waterways unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Waterways Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterways Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
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 in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.