FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Devon Meadows Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Devon Meadows Small Business Loans
Devon Meadows unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Devon Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Devon Meadows 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure 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 are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.