FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Dianella Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Dianella Small Business Loans
Dianella unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Dianella Business Loans
What is the Larger Dianella Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 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 employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.