FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dromana Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Dromana Small Business Loans
Dromana unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management 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 use.
About Larger Dromana Business Loans
What is the Larger Dromana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company time 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 an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account 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 loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.