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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dover Heights Small Business Loans
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Dover Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Dover Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Dover Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
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 are automatically deducted from your 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 ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.