FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dulwich Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dulwich Small Business Loans
Dulwich unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.