FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Duffys Forest Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Duffys Forest Small Business Loans
Duffys Forest unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Duffys Forest Business Loans
What is the Larger Duffys Forest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 $700,000. Your business 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.