FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dural Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Dural Small Business Loans
Dural unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Dural Business Loans
What is the Larger Dural Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 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. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.