FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darling Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me 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. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.