FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dandenong Small Business Loans
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Dandenong unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders 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’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated 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 $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.