FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dandenong Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dandenong Small Business Loans
Dandenong unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the health of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be 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 information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.