FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Donnybrook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Donnybrook Small Business Loans
Donnybrook unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Donnybrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Donnybrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able 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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.