FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Drummoyne Small Business Loans
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Drummoyne unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Drummoyne Business Loans
What is the Larger Drummoyne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.