FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Dulwich Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Dulwich Small Business Loans
Dulwich unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Dulwich Business Loans
What is the Larger Dulwich Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.