FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Watsonia North Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Watsonia North Small Business Loans
Watsonia North 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 daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Watsonia North Business Loans
What is the Larger Watsonia North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest 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 can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.