FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dural Small Business Loans
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Dural unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Dural Business Loans
What is the Larger Dural Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
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 registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.