FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Five Dock Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Five Dock Small Business Loans
Five Dock unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Five Dock Business Loans
What is the Larger Five Dock Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or 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 earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.