FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and 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 large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.