FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dee Why Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dee Why Small Business Loans
Dee Why 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 are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Dee Why Business Loans
What is the Larger Dee Why Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.