FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Donvale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Donvale Small Business Loans
Donvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Donvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Donvale 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 for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer 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, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of 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 particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either 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 even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.