FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darch Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Darch Small Business Loans
Darch unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Darch Business Loans
What is the Larger Darch Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.