FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Donnybrook Small Business Loans
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Donnybrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Donnybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Donnybrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want 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 to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.