FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dolans Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Dolans Bay Small Business Loans
Dolans Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Dolans Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Dolans Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for 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 answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year 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 usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans 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 your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.