FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Donvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Donvale Small Business Loans
Donvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Donvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Donvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss 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 designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.