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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Double Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Double Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed 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 that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise 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 will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, 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 apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.