FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dallas Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dallas Small Business Loans
Dallas unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Dallas Business Loans
What is the Larger Dallas Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide 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 process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to 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 that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.