FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Double Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Double Bay Small Business Loans
Double Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ 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 clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.