FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Denistone West Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Denistone West Small Business Loans
Denistone West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Denistone West Business Loans
What is the Larger Denistone West 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 you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.