FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Denistone Small Business Loans
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Denistone unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or 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 use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Denistone Business Loans
What is the Larger Denistone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure 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 that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.