FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Diamond Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Diamond Creek Small Business Loans
Diamond Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Diamond Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Diamond Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading 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) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and let us 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 a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.