FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Deer Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Deer Park Small Business Loans
Deer Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Deer Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Deer Park 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require 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 within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.