FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Delahey Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Delahey Small Business Loans
Delahey unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Delahey Business Loans
What is the Larger Delahey Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own 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 funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be 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 offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. 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 can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.