FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Watsonia Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Watsonia Small Business Loans
Watsonia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Watsonia Business Loans
What is the Larger Watsonia 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 weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m 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 funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.