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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Diamond Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Diamond Creek Small Business Loans
Diamond Creek unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Diamond Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Diamond Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit 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 provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.