FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dundas Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Dundas Small Business Loans
Dundas unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.