FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Dean Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Dean Park Small Business Loans
Dean Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Dean Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Dean Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have 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 large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.