FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dean Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Dean Park Small Business Loans
Dean Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Dean Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Dean Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent 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 have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.