FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Darling Downs unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Darling Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Darling Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. 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?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just 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 means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.