FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Waitara Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Waitara Small Business Loans
Waitara unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Waitara Business Loans
What is the Larger Waitara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.