FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Davidson Small Business Loans
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Davidson unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Davidson Business Loans
What is the Larger Davidson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out 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 may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details 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 principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.