FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Doreen Small Business Loans
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Doreen unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Doreen Business Loans
What is the Larger Doreen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset 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 need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.