FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Reservoir Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Reservoir Small Business Loans
Reservoir unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Reservoir Business Loans
What is the Larger Reservoir Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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’ 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am 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 business is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.