FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Darlington Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Darlington Small Business Loans
Darlington unsecured loans offers 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.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Darlington Business Loans
What is the Larger Darlington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.