FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Direk Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Direk Small Business Loans
Direk unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Direk Business Loans
What is the Larger Direk 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital 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 the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.