FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Darlington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Darlington Small Business Loans
Darlington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Darlington Business Loans
What is the Larger Darlington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $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’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 of business (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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.