FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dawes Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dawes Point Small Business Loans
Dawes Point unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Dawes Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Dawes Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 3 years of trading (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 few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide 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 the well-being of your company and the level 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 company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.