FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Doubleview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Doubleview Small Business Loans
Doubleview unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Doubleview Business Loans
What is the Larger Doubleview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.