FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Diggers Rest Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Diggers Rest Small Business Loans
Diggers Rest unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Diggers Rest Business Loans
What is the Larger Diggers Rest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows 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 an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able 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 document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.