FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Watsons Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Watsons Bay Small Business Loans
Watsons Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Watsons Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Watsons Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.