FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dry Creek Small Business Loans
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Dry Creek unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Dry Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Dry Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for 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. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.