FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waterloo Corner Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waterloo Corner Small Business Loans
Waterloo Corner unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Waterloo Corner Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterloo Corner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and permit us to utilise 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 provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.