FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Direk Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Direk Small Business Loans
Direk unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Direk Business Loans
What is the Larger Direk Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.