FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Doreen Small Business Loans
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Doreen unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Doreen Business Loans
What is the Larger Doreen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion 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 in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.