FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dulwich Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Dulwich Hill Small Business Loans
Dulwich Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Dulwich Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Dulwich Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential 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 protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.