FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Doreen Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Doreen Small Business Loans
Doreen unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Doreen Business Loans
What is the Larger Doreen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. 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
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.