FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dundas Valley Small Business Loans
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Dundas Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Dundas Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Dundas Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.