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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Reservoir Small Business Loans
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Reservoir unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Reservoir Business Loans
What is the Larger Reservoir Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.