FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Darling Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Darling Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Darling Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and let us utilise 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 a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.