FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Darling Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Darling Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Darling Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.