FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dandenong Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Dandenong Small Business Loans
Dandenong unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is 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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.