FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Deer Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Deer Park Small Business Loans
Deer Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Deer Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Deer Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit 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 plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
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 might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.