FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dean Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dean Park Small Business Loans
Dean Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Dean Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Dean Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company 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 large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as 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 the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, 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. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware 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 company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
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 call our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.