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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore 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 a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.