FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Biggera Waters Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Biggera Waters Small Business Loans
Biggera Waters unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Biggera Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Biggera Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will 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 to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.