FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wattle Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Wattle Park Small Business Loans
Wattle Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Wattle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once 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 in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.