FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Daw Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Daw Park Small Business Loans
Daw Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided 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 nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Daw Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Daw Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.