FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Double Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Double Bay Small Business Loans
Double Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Double Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Double Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
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 $700K. It is necessary to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of 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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard 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 a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.