FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Davoren Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Davoren Park Small Business Loans
Davoren Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Davoren Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Davoren Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal 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 be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.