FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dayton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Dayton Small Business Loans
Dayton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our 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 amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Dayton Business Loans
What is the Larger Dayton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for 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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 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 in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.