FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dandenong North Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Dandenong North Small Business Loans
Dandenong North unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Dandenong North Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.