FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Darlington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Darlington Small Business Loans
Darlington unsecured loans offers amounts 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Darlington Business Loans
What is the Larger Darlington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.