FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Darlinghurst Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Darlinghurst Small Business Loans
Darlinghurst unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Darlinghurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Darlinghurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out 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 speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.