FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dolls Point Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Dolls Point Small Business Loans
Dolls Point unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest 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 to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Dolls Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Dolls Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the 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 can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.