FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Five Dock Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Five Dock Small Business Loans
Five Dock unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is 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 almost any company 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 is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Five Dock Business Loans
What is the Larger Five Dock Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with 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?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.