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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wattle Park Small Business Loans
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Wattle Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wattle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 business needs to be trading for at least 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through 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 specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may 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, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.