FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Devonport Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Devonport Small Business Loans
Devonport unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Devonport Business Loans
What is the Larger Devonport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.