FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dandenong South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Dandenong South Small Business Loans
Dandenong South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Dandenong South Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong South 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This 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 factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.