FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Double Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Double Bay Small Business Loans
Double Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes 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 to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Double Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Double Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks 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. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.