FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dulwich Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Dulwich Small Business Loans
Dulwich unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Dulwich Business Loans
What is the Larger Dulwich Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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 is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able 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 between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.