FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dandenong North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dandenong North Small Business Loans
Dandenong North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Dandenong North Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer 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 in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.