FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Double Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Double Bay Small Business Loans
Double Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Double Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Double Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.