FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Doubleview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Doubleview Small Business Loans
Doubleview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Doubleview Business Loans
What is the Larger Doubleview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.