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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Darling Downs unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Darling Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Darling Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will 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 time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.