FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Diamond Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Diamond Creek Small Business Loans
Diamond Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Diamond Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Diamond Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.