FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Dianella Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Dianella Small Business Loans
Dianella unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Dianella Business Loans
What is the Larger Dianella Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible 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 the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.