FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Drummoyne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Drummoyne Small Business Loans
Drummoyne unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Drummoyne Business Loans
What is the Larger Drummoyne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.