FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Doubleview Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Doubleview Small Business Loans
Doubleview unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Doubleview Business Loans
What is the Larger Doubleview 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an 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 are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.