FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Doreen Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Doreen Small Business Loans
Doreen unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Doreen Business Loans
What is the Larger Doreen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.