FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Drummoyne Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Drummoyne Small Business Loans
Drummoyne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company 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 a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Drummoyne Business Loans
What is the Larger Drummoyne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last 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, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the 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 as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will 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 depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding 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 request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.