FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Delahey Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Delahey Small Business Loans
Delahey unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Delahey Business Loans
What is the Larger Delahey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.