FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Doreen Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Doreen Small Business Loans
Doreen unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Doreen Business Loans
What is the Larger Doreen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.