FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Devon Meadows Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Devon Meadows Small Business Loans
Devon Meadows unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Devon Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Devon Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, 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 up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.