FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Waterways Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Waterways Small Business Loans
Waterways unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Waterways Business Loans
What is the Larger Waterways Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
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. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.