FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Reservoir Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Reservoir Small Business Loans
Reservoir unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Reservoir Business Loans
What is the Larger Reservoir Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage 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 trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.