FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dean Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dean Park Small Business Loans
Dean Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Dean Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Dean Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% 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 have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.