FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darlington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Darlington Small Business Loans
Darlington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Darlington Business Loans
What is the Larger Darlington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is 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 specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.