FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Doncaster East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Doncaster East Small Business Loans
Doncaster East unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Doncaster East Business Loans
What is the Larger Doncaster East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.