FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dundas Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Dundas Small Business Loans
Dundas unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Dundas Business Loans
What is the Larger Dundas Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer 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 $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.