FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dover Heights Small Business Loans
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Dover Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, 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 the Larger Dover Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Dover Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the 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 simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
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 business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.