FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darlington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Darlington Small Business Loans
Darlington unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then 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 nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Darlington Business Loans
What is the Larger Darlington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part 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 commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.