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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Watsonia Business Loans
What is the Larger Watsonia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise 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 responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.