FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Donvale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Donvale Small Business Loans
Donvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Donvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Donvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s 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 or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.