FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Doubleview Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Doubleview Small Business Loans
Doubleview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Doubleview Business Loans
What is the Larger Doubleview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.