FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dannemora Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Dannemora Small Business Loans
Dannemora unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Dannemora Business Loans
What is the Larger Dannemora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.