FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dundas Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dundas Small Business Loans
Dundas unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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 every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Dundas Business Loans
What is the Larger Dundas Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over 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 repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.