FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wattle Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wattle Grove Small Business Loans
Wattle Grove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wattle Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 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 you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. 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 vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.