FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Deer Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Deer Park Small Business Loans
Deer Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Deer Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Deer Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking 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. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your 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 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.