FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wattle Glen Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wattle Glen Small Business Loans
Wattle Glen unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Wattle Glen Business Loans
What is the Larger Wattle Glen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.