FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dorset Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Dorset Vale Small Business Loans
Dorset Vale 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Dorset Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Dorset Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company 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 the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.