FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Doveton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Doveton Small Business Loans
Doveton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Doveton Business Loans
What is the Larger Doveton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account 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. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the 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 or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.