FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dundas Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dundas Valley Small Business Loans
Dundas Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Dundas Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Dundas Valley 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.