FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Derrimut Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Derrimut Small Business Loans
Derrimut unsecured loans offers 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 is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Derrimut Business Loans
What is the Larger Derrimut Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer 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 in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular 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 extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
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 day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.