FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Donnybrook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Donnybrook Small Business Loans
Donnybrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Donnybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Donnybrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent 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, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as 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 weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.