FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dandenong Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dandenong Small Business Loans
Dandenong unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either 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 for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. 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 make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.