FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dandenong Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Dandenong Small Business Loans
Dandenong unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Dandenong Business Loans
What is the Larger Dandenong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or 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 terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest 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 make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.