FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dry Creek Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Dry Creek Small Business Loans
Dry Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Dry Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Dry Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (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 within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can 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 in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.